Job summary
- Main area
- Finance - Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8c
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per week pro rata)
- Job ref
- 193-8290230CORB8cPRO
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princes House
- Town
- Reading
- Salary
- £79,504 - £91,609 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Head of Procurement (DDAT and Contract Management)
NHS AfC: Band 8c
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Please note: all vacancies automatically close when 50 applications have been received.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Deputy Head of Procurement – Contracts and DDAT, to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team for Maternity Cover. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the management, procurement, governance and performance of contracts as well as supporting Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) services. The post holder provides strategic and operational leadership for contract management activities, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, supplier performance, risk management and effective delivery of digital services. The role works closely with clinical, operational, finance, procurement and digital teams to support the Trust's digital transformation objectives, manage complex supplier relationships and ensure contracts align with organisational priorities and governance requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, support product selection, and drive evidence‑based decision‑making
- Lead the management and oversight of major contracts and supplier relationships.
- Support digital transformation programmes through effective contract and commercial management.
- Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, NHS guidance and Trust governance requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, risks, KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
- Provide expert advice on commercial, contractual and procurement matters.
- Identify efficiencies, cost-saving opportunities and contract improvement initiatives.
- Prepare reports and assurance updates for senior management and Trust committees.
Working for our organisation
Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Degree in procurement or relevant related subject or Significant and demonstrable procurement knowledge and skill expected to be gained over approximately 2 – 3 years
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies qualification or a commitment to work towards it
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.
- Use of the Atamis and EFin Systems
Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent understanding of mechanisms to engage stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS procurement experience within a non-clinical category.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Contracts experience
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Parminder Johal
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Procurement
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183226529
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